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Where
can I find more specific information about a movie's content?
We have found ScreenIt.com to be an excellent source of information
about the objectionable material in a movie.
Why are you
so strict about the movie ratings?
Most movies released in the US are
voluntarily submitted for rating by the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA) which
is a division of the Motion
Picture Association of America (MPAA). The ratings board is made up
of parents who watch each movie and determine how most parents would feel
about the movie's content. As a responsible business, it is our duty to
follow these ratings and not admit children to films which are restricted
to their age group. As a parent, you know what material is or isn't acceptable
for your child. We simply want to leave that decision up to you, and in
doing so we assume that it is not OK for your child to see "R"
rated movies unless you tell us otherwise. This is the only way we can
truly protect the interests of all parents.
Additionally, there are some lawmakers in
Washington who want to make the rating system into law. Part of their
proposed legislation would include severe fines for theatres and theatre
employees who sell tickets to people under the age of 17. The only real
defense we (The Movie Industry) have is to diligently enforce the voluntary
ratings system. back to top
I'm 17, but I
could not get into an "R" rated movie without an ID. Why is
this?
As part of our enforcement of the
ratings system, we require photo ID if you appear to be under the age
of 25. While you may be 17 or older, the only way we can be sure is to
have you show ID. If you can not show ID, we must assume you are under
17 and will not be able to sell you tickets for an "R" rated
movie. back to top
Why
the hassle to see an "R" rated movie; I don't have a problem
at other theatres?
The rating system is a voluntary system,
which means that every theatre (or chain) can choose whether or not to
enforce the ratings and to what extent to enforce the ratings.
N.A.T.O. (National Association of theatre
Owners) and the MPAA (Motion
Picture Association of America) recommend strict enforcement of the
ratings policy including having parents watch "R" rated movies
with their kids. Our policy is that we do require proof that you are 17
or older or have a parents permission. We do not accept notes or phone
calls as permission to see an "R" rated movie. back
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